Amazon's God of War live-action series is set to introduce older Atreus & Thrud in Season 2 - Report
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It appears that Amazon’s God of War live-action series might be preparing for another casting change for Season 2. This is for the older version of Atreus and Thrud.
The production is currently delayed due to lead actor Ryan Hurst, who was set to portray Kratos, suffering a severe biceps injury. This has forced the production team to recast the role and to push back filming.
Older Versions of Atreus and Thrud are reportedly being cast
According to MP1ST, Amazon is looking for teenage actors who could portray the older versions of Atreus and Thrud in God of War live-action series Season 2.
This project used the codename “Joshua” for Atreus during Season 1 casting, while Thrud was referred to as “Ruth.”
The new casting calls are looking to seek performers between 14 and 17 years old, which is quite a noticeable jump from the 9 to 12-year-old age range used for Season 1.
This also suggests that we might see a time-skip as the season adapts to God of War Ragnarok events.
Season 2 may adapt Ragnarök
According to reports, the character description suggests that Atreus has matured following his journey with Kratos. He is now determined to uncover the truth behind his destiny.
Thrud is described as being a very confident but emotionally complex warrior.
Although she is not particularly close to her parents, she is very close to her grandfather, Odin, and is hoping to someday take on the role of king.
These description details suggest that Amazon has plans to move directly into the Ragnarok storyline for season 2.
Amazon’s God of War live-action series Season 1 cast
Except for the new casting for Kratos, here is the confirmed season 1 cast:
- Callum Vinson as Young Atreus
- Island Austin as Young Thrud
- Mandy Patinkin as Odin
- Teresa Palmer as Sif
- Max Parker as Heimdall
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor
- Ed Skrein as Baldur
- Ben Chapple as Magni
- Louis Cunningham as Modi
- Sonya Walger as Freya
- Danny Woodburn as Brok
- Jeff Gulka as Sindri
- Evelyn Miller as Gna
- Alastair Duncan reprising his role as Mimir
Is Amazon recasting Atreus in God of War live-action series Season 2?
According to reports, Amazon is casting an older teenage actor to portray Atreus as the story progresses into the events of God of War Ragnarök.
Why is Kratos being recast?
Reports claim Ryan Hurst suffered a severe bicep injury, forcing production to recast the role of Kratos and delay filming.
When could Amazon’s God of War live-action series release?
While no official release date has been announced, production delays and reported reshoots could push the series’ premiere into 2028.
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